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Opposition leader and MPs Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at the protest demanding resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid SIR row. (REUTERS)
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News18•10-10-2026, 17:18
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi Government, Vows Opposition Will Not Back Down
  • •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi issued a strong challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the Opposition will not back down from its ongoing protests and campaign.
  • •Gandhi accused the government of relying on heavy police action and mass detentions, telling authorities to arrest leaders and young protesters if they wish.
  • •He criticized key government figures and claimed that the administration is feeling the pressure as the Opposition closes in to defend the Constitution.
  • •Expressing pride in the youth of India, Gandhi encouraged them to keep protesting and assured them of the Opposition's full support.
  • •The remarks followed extensive security deployments and detentions in Delhi during protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll disputes.

Key Questions Answered

Rahul Gandhi's remarks followed heightened political tensions and extensive security deployments in Delhi regarding the Cockroach Janata Party's October 10 protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Over 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed as the Opposition pressed allegations surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Opposition has been pressing allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi, while the Election Commission has defended its procedures by stating that its decisions follow established legal processes.

In his post on X, Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar, and Ajit Doval, describing them as the villains of the story who are slowly finding the space closing around them.